Walking Tour of Venice's Secret Gardens

Dive into Venice's historical buildings and discover the small paradises kept behind them on this wonderful walking tour of Venice's secret gardens! Located in northeastern Italy, Venice is a unique city, built on over 100 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. The city is known for its beautiful and historic architecture, which does not allow for cars inside the city walls, and its canals, which are the main "roads" to move around. Inhabited since the 10th century BC, but really recognisable since the 9th century AD, this beautiful city was once a hub for Italian nobles, and its stunning palaces, convents, churches, and other landmarks have been adorned by lush gardens for as long as they have existed.

On the day of your secret garden walking tour in Venice, you'll need to meet your expert DeTourist guide at the Casa di Riposo Cottolengo at least 5 minutes before the activity is set to start. There, they will welcome you and explain how the activity will work. Once you're ready, it's time to start walking!

You'll begin the day by visiting a Nuns Community's garden, full of fruit trees, flowering pergolas, and blooming plants, with a view over the northern lagoon. Next, you'll head tooa 5-star luxury hotel and visit its carefully manicured English garden with scenic viewpoints and a history dating back to the 19th century. You'll continue the tour with a walk around the Cannaregio district, where you'll enjoy wandering through quiet backstreets, gardens, and courtyards, as well as passing by the Church of Madonna dell'Orto and the Fondamenta degli Ormesini, a local gathering place.

Your walking tour of Venice's secret gardens will then take you toward a historical oasis, which is now a public park, but in the past was a private garden for noble Venetian families, surrounded by palazzi. And finally, you'll enjoy a visit to a mystical garden cared for by a community of Discalced Carmelite nuns, and inspired by the writings of Saint Teresa of Ávila. All you need to spend an amazing 2 hours in Venice's beautiful hidden gems is comfortable clothing, walking shoes, and a love of nature that thrives in odd spaces.

Choose between a group or private tour and don't miss out on a short but thorough experience through the beautiful streets, convents, and former palazzi of Venice. Book your walking tour of Venice's secret gardens today!